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Topic starter
12/03/2026 2:20 pm
I picked this model up recently and while I don't know much about this auto manufacturer and I only have this model of their cars.
Issued by Mini-Champs, it is well done and looking at it, the 1:1 must have been pretty impressive.
1939 Delage D8-120 Cabriolet by Chapron
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/03/2026 4:08 pm
If you are interested in learning more about Delage, they have a decent web site. They were bought by Delahaye in the mid 1930's. Today they have a hypercar (D12) and a racing arm that participates in the European Le Mans series.
Michael Majdalany
San Francisco, CA
Topic starter
12/03/2026 4:22 pm
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/03/2026 5:38 pm
I just received this very model, from HobbyDragon. It is truly a magnificent automobile and Chapron is one of my top three designers.
Another beauty from the D8 series is this 1936 D8 120 Grand Sport Cabriolet, also bodied by Chapron:
It is the one car for which I might be tempted to sell my soul...
I have a several hundred photos of Delage automobiles, as it has been a favorite for many years.
15/03/2026 8:49 am
@gdh Just happy you enjoy this model, dear Douglas. And thanks for your warm feedback
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15/03/2026 9:04 am
@hobbydragon It was well-earned, HD. It is a fantastic model and I am very pleased to have it in my little group of Delage models.
Tony Perrone reacted
15/03/2026 9:06 am
About the model: this is a high-end resin-cast "Mullin Museum" series from Minichamps. I've posted their catalogue/leaflet at my collection's page in this forum.
Sad to say, John, but rear-view mirrors are missing from your specific model. Hopefully you can obtain and glue them back (there are many sellers that sell photo-etched parts for 1/43 models)
15/03/2026 9:26 am
Man oh man....this car just drips class and elegance!
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15/03/2026 10:51 am
Minichamps also did a closed top version in 1/18 scale.
Repainted, the car appeared in the movie "An American in Paris" with Gene Kelly:
15/03/2026 11:46 am
What a fine post, all around. Great models and images.
15/03/2026 1:34 pm
@hobbydragon I was wondering why his model didn't have the side mirrors. On another note, you mentioned sellers offer replacement parts for 1:43s? Names, addresses, family history, etc., please!
David Green reacted
15/03/2026 1:37 pm
@rich-sufficool I found one, but the price is substantially more than my current budget allows, so it will have to be a dream for the moment. It appears to be a static model and is this true?
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15/03/2026 2:22 pm
@hobbydragon I'll see what I can find on the US side of the pond, for I have not found any here. I need two 1:43 Bentley badges.
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